Great Planes Extra 300S

[buddek09]

I'm looking for my first aerobatic plane I have come across the GP Extra 300S .60 size for $109.99 and I was wondering if this would be a good plane. Heres the plane incase you want to look at it http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJ580&P=ML

[E-MO]

That one comes as a box of sticks that you will have to build/cover
are you up for the task?

All wood to build the kit, pushrods, hardware package, ABS cowling,
Butyrate canopy, photo illustrated instructions, CAD generated
rolled plans, pre-formed Duraluminum main landing gear and ABS
wheel pants.



REQUIRES: Engine: .61-.90 (2-stroke) or .91-1.20 (4-stroke)
Radio: 4+ channel (twin ail & twin elev can use channels 5 & 6)
Servos: 5-6 (6th servo is optional 2nd elevator servo)
Two 12" servo extension wires (two for ailerons)
Two Y-harnesses (one for ailerons and one for elevators)
Two-rolls of main color covering and one-roll of trim color covering
and matching paint.
Misc. Items: fuel tubing, 12-14oz tank, propeller, 1/4" foam rubber,
1/16" wing seating tape, 2-1/2" spinner, two 2-3/4" wheels,
3/16" wheel collars, easy fueler, 1/4 scale pilot, building and
field equipment.

[buddek09]

I already have the radio I just need some more servos. I'm going to get a GMS 1.20 engine for $124.99 but I'll get a $20 discount from tower hobbies plus $15 off the plane so it will be a $94.99 plane and a $104.99 engine. I already have one roll of monokote. So it really won't cost that much money. Plus we have a hobby store close that has exelent prices on everything else plus I get a discount from them for being an AMA Member

[Joetach]

You might want to rethink that engine. A 120 size engine is over kill for that plane. Not only overpowered, but you will loose performance due to all that extra weight in the nose. An OS .91FX turning a 13X8 APC prop would be a better choice. Or, a .91 four stroke would work out nicely as well. Good Luck!

JS

[buddek09]

I've already talked to people on another site that have the Great Planes Extra 300S and they said this plane is pretty heavy for a .60 size and said the 1.20 would work perfectly and wouldn't over power it

[jaguar bone]

Save your dough till you can afford a minimum 72" w.s.
Keep fling the shorts off what you already have and go a bit bigger. I believe you will be happier for it.



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